We also learned that terpenes also play an important role in the process, maybe even just as much as THC and other cannabinoids.

Users in California used to determine which weed they want by looking at the jars, feeling the buds, smelling them and generally getting a look at the product before buying it.

With the new legislation in place, this will not be possible anymore as all cannabis products will be prepackaged and shipped to the stores before ending up on the shelves.

Canada is getting ready to open its recreational market in a few weeks, but edibles, infused drinks, and extracts will not be offered in the first few months.

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Authorities say that this is due to the “unknown factor” in such products, as they are known to be extremely potent from time to time.

For example, Tilray has had their sales in this quarter double their second-quarter sales in 2017. because they started selling highly potent products, and their price per gram rose 2.9% to $6.38 from $6.20 the year before.

Licensed producers in Canada will be tested and regulated, there’s no doubt about it. This is how it has always been with companies regulated by the federal government.

However, it is all the shady, grey-market online stores that will be selling less-than-ideal products with possibly fake labels.

The biggest possible issues will arise in the next year before the federal government decides how they want to regulate the infused-drinks and the market for edible products.